The Play-Create-Learn Summer Academy 2018 will be held in the premises of a holiday resort in the wider area of Athens combining an enjoyable relaxed atmosphere with a setting and facilities that allow in-depth collaborative workshop-based study into the topics covered by the course.
Indicatively, in previous years we organised our courses in the Golden Coast Hotel & Bungalows, an A-class/4-star sea-side hotel on the golden sandy beach of the Marathon Bay, near the historic location of Marathon, on the outskirts of Athens.
Since the times of myths, when Theseus killed the terrible bull of Marathon, to the times of the Persian wars and the Battle of Marathon, and further on to our days and the marathon race, Marathon has been an emblematic symbol of humans' quest for freedom and the will to defend their most noble deeds, which constitute the foundations of the human civilization. The plethora of natural and historical sites and museums of the area reveal this unique historical voyage in all detail.
Participants can arrive through the Athens International Airport, which is located at a distance of approximately 25 km from the hotel.
You can reach the village of Marathon and the school’s venue, Golden Coast Hotel & Bungalows from the Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos.
by our chartered bus. Specific information will be announced soon.
by taxi. The trip takes about 35 minutes and the price is approximately 40-50 Euros (depends on extra charges for night shift etc).
by public suburban bus at the hotel’s main gate direct connection. Public orange buses (KTEL) depart from SOFITEL HOTEL in the AIRPORT
Lunch and dinner are offered in a seated buffet in a reserved area for the Play-Create-Learn Summer Schools 2018, which you will be shown upon arrival. If you miss the opening hours the restaurant/tavern of the hotel can offer you a selection of dishes, according to the all-inclusive policy of the hotel.
A brochure will be distributed describing analytically all services and regulations of the hotel's all inclusive policy, including free of charge sports, recreational activities, pool bar services and rates for activities or services that are not including in the free of charge services and activities (ex.scuba diving lessons etc that are hosted in the hotel premises).
For any special requests or complaints we kindly advise you to contact directly the hotel reception. If any issue remains unresolved then do not hesitate to inform the school organizers. We will do our best to assist and upgrade your stay in the hotel.
Sun bathing and tanning may be beneficial for your health nevertheless extensive stay under direct sun light may cause skin burns and sunstroke. It is strongly recommended to wear head cap and protect the uncovered skin of your body with sunscreen lotion. Please note that after 14.00 p.m. until 17.00 p.m you must take extra precautions once being outdoors (dressed lightly but covered drinking water and avoiding heavy lunches and extra alcoholic beverages). A sun burn soothing cream and a mosquito repellent spray can be found in the shops in the hotel premises or the airport and could be very helpful. The hotel's beach (Marathon Bay) is sandy, easy to walk and friendly for children. The waters are sparkling clear and pleasantly refreshing. There are a variety of swimming pools and places to relax in the hotel premises. It is advised to bring a light jacket or cardigan due to sea breeze at night long trousers and sneakers or loafers for safe sightseeing and walking outdoors. Before outdoors activities according to weather conditions and type of activity you will be re-notified about outfit and other requirements.
